Portsmouth FC

OKI Printing Solutions (UK) announced the renewal of their partnership with Portsmouth FC in January 2007 for the 2007/08 and 2008/09 seasons. At the launch of the sponsorship Ewa Johnson, marketing director, OKI Printing Solutions (UK) said:

"We are really excited about this deal and feel that the club reflects and shares many of the core values and goals of OKI Printing Solutions. We have both seen significant growth and development in the last few years, have challenged the conventions of our industry with success, project strong family spirit and believe in the value of building community relationships."

These strong values have been reflected in the activity OKI Printing Solutions has implemented during its time as the main club sponsor to add value to the loyal Pompey fans and to help build the health of the local community.

The OKI community programme, ‘We Can Make Dreams Come True’, aims to benefit those who would not normally have access to Portsmouth FC, during the OKI sponsorship hundreds of match tickets have been given away to worthy individuals.

In addition, OKI has arranged numerous visits by Portsmouth players to centres for children with disabilities. These visits have provided the centres with an enhanced profile through the high level of media coverage they have attracted and given the children a taste of Pompey passion.

OKI Printing Solutions (UK) has also joined forces with Hampshire Constabulary to create the OKI Street Sixes Youth Football League. This partnership was officially launched in June 2006 with the inaugural OKI Street Sixes Youth Festival that saw over 300 children enjoying a great day of football in Portsmouth in both 2006 and 2007. In October 2006, Portsmouth FC and England defender Sol Campball heightened the profile of this initiative when he was unveiled as its’ ambassador.

Another activity is ‘Caught in Colour’, aimed at capturing the pride and passion of Pompey fans on film. It has been hugely successful with fans each match, as lucky individuals win some great prizes. Take a look at www.caughtincolour.com web pages and see for yourself.

The partnership continues to grow and following Portsmouth FC's victory in the FA Cup Final against Cardiff City last season and continuing performance in the Premier League, this alliance can only get stronger.

Winning the FA Cup last season means that Portsmouth automatically qualify for the UEFA Cup this season, a tournament which will see them playing some of the best teams in Europe. For the first time in it's 110 year history the club will play on the European stage. It is a fantastic achievement for Harry Redknapp, the players and all those associated with the club.

OKI and Pompey... it's a partnership that is reaching new heights and together, the sky's the limit.

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